Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Marine Technology Mid Term 2 2026 Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  This exam tests Grade 10 Marine Technology learners on aquatic ecosystems, fish anatomy, aquaculture systems, marine careers, and conservation — assessing theoretical and applied knowledge in fisheries and marine science under the KCBE Senior School technical curriculum.

  • Month Administered: June 2026
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 80 (Section A: 30 marks; Section B: 50 marks)
  • Structure:
    • Section A (30 marks) — Short-answer questions; all compulsory
    • Section B (50 marks) — Structured/extended-response questions; all compulsory

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A
    • Aquatic ecosystems — identifying Kenyan ecosystems (marine, freshwater), physical characteristics, estuary characteristics
    • Fish anatomy — labeling parts of the Tilapia (fins, gills, etc.) and their functions
    • Marine careers — matching careers to roles: aquaculturist, marine biologist, fish quality assurance officer, oceanographer, fisheries extension officer
    • Aquatic environment facts — salinity, Lake Turkana, cartilaginous fish, mangroves, Nile Perch (true/false)
    • Aquaculture — definition, site selection factors for earthen ponds, internal fish organs (gills and swim bladder), extensive vs. intensive aquaculture
  • Section B
    • Earthen pond construction — topography and soil type considerations, steps in constructing an earthen lined pond, area calculation, security measures
    • Marine aquaculture — fingerling introduction process, predator management in a fish cage, importance of record keeping, liming before stocking
    • Coral reef conservation — causes of coral bleaching, economic benefits of healthy reef ecosystems, conservation of seagrass and mangroves
    • Fish processing — anatomy of the Nile Perch (labeled parts and functions), morphological comparison of Nile Perch and Great White Shark, average weight calculation, role of fish processing factories in the Kenyan economy
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  MARINE AND FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY

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